# Pynq z2: no module named pynq

**URL:** <https://discuss.pynq.io/t/pynq-z2-no-module-named-pynq/5674>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [June 8, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/pynq-z2-no-module-named-pynq/5674 "2023-06-08T02:52:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![cathalmccabe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.pynq.io/cathalmccabe/32/3348_2.png) [@cathalmccabe](https://discuss.pynq.io/u/cathalmccabe)\
**Post date:** [June 8, 2023, 8:51am UTC](https://discuss.pynq.io/t/pynq-z2-no-module-named-pynq/5674/2 "2023-06-08T08:51:56Z")

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PYNQ is installed in a virtual environment. To run a Python script you need to source the virtual environment first:  
`source /etc/profile.d/pynq_venv.sh`

Cathal

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